DotA 6.85 LoD AI
The map is a fan-maintained modification of the original Warcraft III custom map that merges two popular modes: Legends of DotA (LoD) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) support. While "LoD" typically stands for "Level of Detail" in game development, in the DotA community, it refers to a skill-drafting mode where players build custom heroes by picking abilities from a shared pool. The 6.85 version specifically adapts the balance changes from the official DotA 6.85 gameplay update, such as nerfs to Techies' Land Mines and buffs to heroes like Invoker and Legion Commander. Core Gameplay Features
- Hero Model: Lycan (for movement speed) or Enigma (for conversion).
- Skills: Devour (Doom), Greevil's Greed (Alchemist), Spawn Spiderlings (Broodmother), Summon Bear (Lone Druid).
- Playstyle: Devour the biggest creep, collect absurd gold, and level 16 by 12 minutes. Push all 3 lanes with spiders + bear while the AI fights itself mid. The AI has no logic to stop a 6-lane push.
Nerfs to Meta Giants:
Reduction in the dominance of heroes like Leshrac (Lightning Storm damage) and Storm Spirit (Static Remnant and Ball Lightning mana costs).
Boot it up. Pick something ridiculous. Unleash it on an AI that will fight back just enough to make you feel like a genius. Long live the golden age of Warcraft III mods.